Maruti celerio the most expected car of auto expo 2014 is expected to turn out as most fuel efficient automatic car in India. Though its semi automatic, Maruti could push this as an automatic vehicle. Maruti calls celerio AMT (automated manual transmission) as EZ drive.
Celerio engine specification:
Celerio is expected to get the same engine 1.0L k-series engine which powered the A-star producing a maximum power output of 67bhp and peak torque of 90Nm. The engine would be mated with a manual transmission and the top end variant would feature the revolutionary EZ drive (semi automatic transmission – you could change gear without the clutch). Under ARAI standard testing conditions, Maruti celerio returns a mileage of 23kmpl.
Celerio Features
Like the newer maruti’s, celerio could be featuris-tic with the following list of features – Bluetooth-enabled audio system, steering-mounted controls for audio, manual aircon, 235-litre boot space, five-speed manual transmission option, fixed headrests for the front seats, map pocket on the co-driver seat back, dual tone interior and blinkers on door mirrors